Cristian Barbieri

Cristian Barbieri is a guitarist, composer and teacher. In his first few years as a high school student, he decided he was going to pursue a career in music and quickly made the most of his opportunities by joining the school symphonic band, big band, musical orchestras and guitar ensembles.

Cristian Barbieri is a guitarist, composer and teacher. In his first few years as a high school student, he decided he was going to pursue a career in music and quickly made the most of his opportunities by joining the school symphonic band, big band, musical orchestras and guitar ensembles. After leaving high school, Cristian attended NMIT and in 2005 completed his Advanced Diploma in Music Performance, receiving a scholarship for musical excellence in his final year.

During his time as a professional musician, Cristian has performed, written and recorded in an array of musical styles such as Pop, Rock, Blues, Funk and R&B. He has been on national tours and played festivals, as well as in many venues around Melbourne with different artists including Apollo Pathway, Bonnie Anderson, Russell Morris, Pete Chapman and many others.

As a guitar teacher, Cristian has 10 years experience teaching in various primary schools and music schools around Melbourne. He has been teaching here for the past 6 years and continues perform in original and function ensembles.